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Donna Harris was crossing North Main Street around noon Sunday, as she was traveling east on Oakland Street, when her 1995 GM model collided with the Cadillac sedan shown here.

Harris was charged with driving on a suspended license.

No one was injured in the accident, however, the Cadillac did leave the roadway and drove over a fire hydrant. It can be seen by clicking on the photo below.

The Monticello Police, Fire, and City crews were all called to the scene. Lock & Keys removed the Caddy from the fire hydrant.

The fire plug was installed on a “break-away” plug, so that it safely snapped off, instead of breaking the supply pipe, and showering the area.

Tommy Trantham killed this 10 point the morning of November 30, in the Hwy 35 E area.

It was a 100 yard shot, using a 30-06.

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An unusual theft was reported to Monticello Police Tuesday afternoon around 2 p.m., when a man who owns property in the 1200 block of North Chester requested an officer to take a report.

When the officer arrived, the report was for stolen doors.

The residence’s front screen door, along with it’s mounting frame, as well as the metal front door had also been taken.

The theft is still under investigation.

This Buick Riviera caught fire Friday around 10 a.m., on HWY 278 East of Monticello, just south of the HWY 277 (Tillar) intersection. 

Lock & Keys provided the tow, after the fire was extinguished.

Thanksgiving has rolled around again. Although we have many reasons to give thanks we are often so caught up in “celebrations” that we can’t find time to truly “give thanks”. Thanksgiving, like every other holiday, seems to be turning into just another long vacation weekend when we hurry and scurry to “have a good time” as opposed to a day when we really do “count our blessings” and give thanks!
One very important, yet often overlooked, blessing truly is freedom and this great country, the United States of America.

This week I have a rather poignant recollection of a “last Thanksgiving”. It is an ever timely story about young men, the wars they fight and the remembrances they too often leave behind. (more…)

The Drew County Courthouse will be closed on Thursday and Friday (27th & 28th) of Novemeber for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Trash pick up that is scheduled for Thursday the 27th will be picked on on Friday the 28th along with Fridays regular route.

Monticello City Offices will be closed Thursday and Friday.  There will be no city trash pick up Thursday or Friday, but will resume regular routes next week.

The Monticello Branch Library will be closed for the the Thanksgiving holidays: Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, November 27, 28, and 29. We will reopen on Monday, December lst. Be sure to plan ahead for your library needs, books, tapes or videos. We wish you a healthy and safe holiday.

Recently, MIS had a school election. Only 5th grade students were allowed to run an for office. The candidates were Madeline Griffin, Summer Hawkins, Karlie Fowler, Zac Mc Kinstry, Luke Lane, Davis Frost, Stacy Harris, and C.J. Lindsey. Each candidate made a campaign speech. The speeches were broadcasted to every classroom.

After the speeches were made, the student body voted and narrowed it down to two candidates. Davis Frost and Luke Lane were the final candidates for President and Vice President. Davis Frost was elected President and Luke Lane was elected Vice President.

These two young men will make a great team, as they represent our school!

Submitted by 5th grade EAST student – Hannah Jones

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According to Lt. Jason Akers of the Tenth Judicial District Drug Task Force, a Crossett man, formerly of Monticello, is facing multiple felony charges after his arrest in Monticello on Thursday. (more…)

Seated: Dezarae Taylor and Nina Greenway. Standing, Thomas Judkins, Brittany Halley, Olivia Vaughn, Adam Deal and Will Beaty.

MHS Debater brings home second 1st place award
Debate Team wins 6 straight rounds at Russellville Forensics Tournament (more…)

Lance Kling killed this fourteen point on the afternoon of 11/15/08 near Monticello.

TAX SEASON 2009
MAJOR TAX LAW CHANGES FOR 2008 (more…)

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Senator Jimmy Jeffress (right, in suit) and Representative Eddie Cheatham (left, in white sweater) join members of the freshman class of Ouachita Baptist University in the Senate chamber of the state Capitol in Rock.

The students are education majors and their field trip to the Capitol was for a teacher education class.

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Members of UAM’s American National Government class attended the  Monticello City Council meeting Thursday night. (more…)

The Monticello Billies will host Magnolia at Hyatt Field tonight at 7:30.

The Billies beat Wynne last week with a 42-13 final score.

Tailgating should begin around 6 PM.

A Monticello School bus was rear-ended by a late model Chevy pick-up around 7:05 Thursday morning.

The 10-12 students on the bus were reportedly uninjured, while the bus driver did get checked out by medical staff.  Also being transported to Drew Memorial Hospital were the driver and passenger of the Chevy.

The accident occured near the old “Mud Hut Ceramics” on HWY 35 West (or North) near the 2323  area. 

Monticello School Superintendent Bobby Harper wishes to compliment the responding crews on how well the event was handled. He mentioned the fire & rescue, Arkanssas State Police, Sheriff’s dept. and also the Monticello School crew that responded to the scene.

Tommy’s Wrecker pulled the chevy, while Triple A towed the bus.

State Troopers responding were Matt Outlaw and Bynum Curry. 

The names of the drivers have been reported as being Lisa Lloyd, driving the bus, and Ashton Williams, driving the truck.  The truck’s passenger was a 16 year old male MHS student.

A contributing factor to the collision has been reported to be the truck driver being blinded by the sun.

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Senator Jimmy Jeffress of Crossett will be chairman of the Senate Education Committee during the 87th General Assembly. 

Jeffress also will serve as a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development. (more…)

According to OneStat.com, the internet’s authority on website usage, MonticelloLive.com achieved our 1 millionth pageview (hit) last week, for the calendar year 2008.

Click on the weekly graph to the left to enlarge it, and see the steady growth the “Monticello’s Community Wesite” has achieved.

Website owner/operator, Joe Burgess, wants to thank the loyal readers, as well as the many contributors that helped bring this level of success with reach. 

A special ”THANK YOU” goes out to the sponsors that help make this milestone possible.  Make it a point to tell them…….”I say your ad on MonticelloLive.”

Congratulations to the following students who were selected as Monticello High School Students of the 1st Quarter. These students were nominated by teachers and voted on by the entire staff at MHS.

The criteria for being selected is to exhibit Monticello High School’s nine guiding principles: Respect, Responsibility, Trustworthiness, Compassion, Perseverance, Optimism, Loyalty, Cooperation, and Courage. For exhibiting such outstanding character these students were treated to lunch in town by MHS Principal Kenny Pennington.

Freshmen: Jake Curry, Beth Thomasson, KaLene Simpson

Sophomores: Tyler Pamplin, Natalie Skinner

Juniors: Casey Walker, Pete Brunson, Olivia Dottley

Seniors: Caleb Bryant, Lauren Brewer

Advance America Cash Advannce has recently closed.  The business was located in the Mid-Town Shipping Center.

Advance America was on Attorney General Dustin McDaniel’s list of cash advance businesses that didn’t meet legal requirements.  There has been no confirmatin as to the reported reason the the business closed.  See the story below.

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The Drew Central Elementary PTO will be selling Red brick building flat ceramic ornaments. We will also be selling red acrylic ball ornaments.

The cost will be $7.00 each. Ornaments will be in on December 1.  You may come by the school to purchase your ornament.

Please contact Lynn Harris at 224-1667 or Meredith Shirey at Drew Central Elementary ar 367-6893 if you have any questions. Pass the word along to folks that would remember fondly the red brick building.

At the recent 28th annual Arkansas Aging Annual Awards Conference, the Monticello Sr. Citizen’s Center received the President’s Volunteer Service Award for Senior Programs. 

The local agency received the honor for their “innovative fundraising” efforts.  Shown here are Bertie Lord and Center Director Barbara Abston.

MONTICELLO HIGH SCHOOL CHEER COMPETITION TEAM placed second in their division Saturday at the 2008 BRYANT INVITATIONAL.

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The team qualified to compete in the State competition to be held in December.

Members of the team are:Allison Marshall, Taylor Eubanks, Ben Alexander, Olivia Dottley, Tessa Cucurullo, Jordyn Earnest, Caitlyn Bradshaw, Hannah Carter, Ashley Savage, Emily Hilton, Trevon Block, Kelsea Jackson, Julie Blagg, Meredith Dickson, Taylor Snider, Parker Palsa, Katelyn Campagna, Shelby Tiner, Samantha Wilkerson, & Madelynn Gates. The squad is under the direction of Ms.Tommie Palsa.

A dog, probably a black male lab mix, wandered up to a home Thursday.

He has a black collar with no tags. Call 367-2240, for information..

When you skip meals, two things happen. First, your metabolism slows down. Second, since your brain thinks that you are starving, it will tell your body to store any food that it does receive in the form of fat. In other words, skipping meals = weight gain.

The best thing you can do for your body, no matter what your goals are, is to begin each day with breakfast and eat a supportive meal or snack every 3 hours. This in turn will fuel your metabolism, provide you with an abundance of energy, and allow your body to burn more fat 24-7.